Sumaxin Wash

Manufacturer
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Effective date
2017-11-08
Label type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:30:48

Label at a glance#

ProductSumaxin Wash
Active ingredientSulfacetamide Sodium, Sulfur
Label structure12 sections

Dosage and administration

Apply Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash once or twice daily to affected areas, or as directed by your physician. Wet skin and liberally apply to areas to be cleansed. Massage gently into skin for 10-20 seconds, working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. If drying occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing off Sumaxin ® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash sooner or using less o...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Rx Only

In a vehicle containing Green Tea & Aloe

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION SECTION

Sodium sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity while sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent. Chemically sodium sulfacetamide is N-[(4-aminophenyl) sulfonyl]-acetamide, monosodium salt, monohydrate. The structural formula is:

Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure

Each mg of Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash contains 90 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 40 mg of sulfur in a formulation consisting of: aloe, butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, disodium oleamido MEA sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, fragrance, glyceryl stearate/PEG-100 stearate, green tea, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, propylparaben, purified water, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sodium thiosulfate, stearyl alcohol, xanthan gum.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY SECTION

The most widely accepted mechanism of action of sulfonamides is the Woods-Fildes theory, which is based on the fact that sulfonamides act as competitive antagonists to para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), an essential component for bacterial growth. While absorption through intact skin has not been determined, sodium sulfacetamide is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract when taken orally and excreted in the urine, largely unchanged. The biological half-life has variously been reported as 7 to 12.8 hours. The exact mode of action of sulfur in the treatment of acne is unknown, but it has been reported that it inhibits the growth of Propionibacterium acnes and the formation of free fatty acids.

INDICATIONS

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash is indicated for the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS SECTION

Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.

WARNINGS

WARNINGS SECTION

Although rare, sensitivity to sodium sulfacetamide may occur. Therefore, caution and careful supervision should be observed when prescribing this drug for patients who may be prone to hypersensitivity to topical sulfonamides. Systemic toxic reactions such as agranulocytosis, acute hemolytic anemia, purpura hemorrhagica, drug fever, jaundice, and contact dermatitis indicate hypersensitivity to sulfonamides. Particular caution should be employed if areas of denuded or abraded skin are involved.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Keep away from eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Keep container tightly closed.

PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS SECTION

General

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS SECTION

If irritation develops, use of the product should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Patients should be carefully observed for possible local irritation or sensitization during long-term therapy. The object of this therapy is to achieve desquamation without irritation, but sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur can cause reddening and scaling of the epidermis. These side effects are not unusual in the treatment of acne vulgaris, but patients should be cautioned about the possibility.

Information for Patients

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS SECTION

Avoid contact with eyes, eyelids, lips and mucous membranes. If accidental contact occurs, rinse with water. If excessive irritation develops, discontinue use and consult your physician.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis and Impairment of Fertility

CARCINOGENESIS & MUTAGENESIS & IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY SECTION

Long-term studies in animals have not been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential.

PREGNANCY

PREGNANCY SECTION

Category C

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash. It is also not known whether Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

NURSING MOTHERS

NURSING MOTHERS SECTION

It is not known whether sodium sulfacetamide is excreted in the human milk following topical use of Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash. However, small amounts of orally administered sulfonamides have been reported to be eliminated in human milk. In view of this and because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash are administered to a nursing woman.

PEDIATRIC USE

PEDIATRIC USE SECTION

Safety and effectiveness in children under the age of 12 have not been established.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

ADVERSE REACTIONS SECTION

Although rare, sodium sulfacetamide may cause local irritation.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Apply Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash once or twice daily to affected areas, or as directed by your physician. Wet skin and liberally apply to areas to be cleansed. Massage gently into skin for 10-20 seconds, working into a full lather, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. If drying occurs, it may be controlled by rinsing off Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash sooner or using less often.

HOW SUPPLIED

HOW SUPPLIED SECTION

Sumaxin® (sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%) Wash is available in a 16 oz (454 g) bottle, NDC 43538-130-16.

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30° C (59°-86° F). Protect from freezing.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc., at 1-973-882-7512 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Manufactured for:

MEDIMETRIKS
PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

383 Route 46 West
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2402 USA

www.medimetriks.com

IP009-R3
Rev. 10/17

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 454 g Bottle Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 43538-130-16

Rx Only
sumaxin ®
(sodium sulfacetamide 9% & sulfur 4%)
WASH

In a vehicle containing
Green Tea & Aloe

Net Wt. 16 oz. (454 g)

MEDIMETRIKS
PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Principal Display Panel - 454 g Bottle Carton
Principal Display Panel - 454 g Bottle Carton

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
43538-130-16GM - Gram43538-130ef35d725-fcbf-4333-ab45-de4f95d5a4de22020-01-03

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
Sulfacetamide SodiumACTIVE INGREDIENT4NRT660KJQ4
SulfurACTIVE INGREDIENT70FD1KFU704
SulfacetamideACTIVE MOIETY4965G3J0F54
SulfurACTIVE MOIETY70FD1KFU704
AloeINACTIVE INGREDIENTV5VD430YW94
Butylated hydroxytolueneINACTIVE INGREDIENT1P9D0Z171K4
Cetyl alcoholINACTIVE INGREDIENT936JST6JCN4
edetate disodiumINACTIVE INGREDIENT7FLD91C86K4
magnesium aluminum silicateINACTIVE INGREDIENT6M3P64V0NC4
methylparabenINACTIVE INGREDIENTA2I8C7HI9T4
propylparabenINACTIVE INGREDIENTZ8IX2SC1OH4
sodium thiosulfateINACTIVE INGREDIENTHX1032V43M4
stearyl alcoholINACTIVE INGREDIENT2KR89I4H1Y4
xanthan gumINACTIVE INGREDIENTTTV12P4NEE4

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
43538-13043538-130-16

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